Mark Pope, the head coach of Kentucky basketball, has been actively recruiting players through the transfer portal, adding seven committed players in just 18 days. Coleman Hawkins, a senior from Illinois, announced his intention to enter the transfer portal while still focusing on the NBA draft. Kentucky's roster under Mark Pope continues to grow with new additions like Brandon Garrison and Andrew Carr. The team's evolving roster includes seven transfers and two incoming freshmen, with more additions expected before the portal closes. Mark Pope's recruiting efforts have been highlighted, including going the extra mile to secure players like Andrew Carr. The podcast discussions have centered around the impact of these new additions on Kentucky's roster and their potential for the upcoming seasons.
From tonight's @AaronTorresPod: Mark Pope made not one, but two more major additions today. What do UK fans need to know about Koby Brea and Kerr Kriisa? How do they fit?! And what's UK's 2024-2025 ceiling? Let's dive in https://t.co/UFRmzqsPaL
From tonight's @AaronTorresPod - A deep dive into Johnell Davis' commitment to Arkansas * What the best player in the portal brings to Fayetteville? * What are the next big pieces? * What is this team's ceiling next season?! https://t.co/x6N2l80fOS
We're going LIVE on @AaronTorresPod YouTube a little after 6pm ET, talking: * Mark Pope makes two more additions - and I LOVE how this roster is coming together * Johnell Davis is headed to Arkansas - how good are the Hogs in 2025? JOIN US. 605 ET https://t.co/3hACH45muO https://t.co/pSvnmsYgld
And here's the latest look at Kentucky's projected roster for Mark Pope's first season. (Still more to come in the future.) Seven transfers and two incoming freshmen. The portal closes for new entries at midnight. Story on that and UK's evolving roster: https://t.co/U4p4GbcrD2 https://t.co/X8cc3W8mUg
How's Mark Pope racking up players in the portal? By going the extra mile. Or in Andrew Carr's case, the extra 300 miles round trip to pick him up at a Shell station in the middle of the night in Bowling Green. https://t.co/lHS2GKh7jk
From tonight's @AaronTorresPod: Mark Pope can't STOP picking up big time portal commits. What do you need to know about Brandon Garrison? Just how big is Andrew Carr's commit? And most importantly.... who's next?! https://t.co/ycVD2M5HWr
Kentucky adds Brandon Garrison and Mark Pope is up to seven commits 🔥🔥 Breaking down the Wildcats' roster NOW! AFTER DARK IS LIVE ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/fZ51SOmkAU
From tonight's @AaronTorresPod: College hoops transfer portal is about to close - but there's still big news to monitor * Coleman Hawkins is in - will he actually transfer? * A mid-major star to know * Plus, news and notes on the best players remaining https://t.co/hneGlB8QA4
Coleman Hawkins to the portal 👀 "I talked to him, he's still 100% in on the NBA. But this is smart. He's covering his ass. What if he's the last portal dude left and a program offers him WAY more than a two-way contract could?" - @GoodmanHoops MORE: https://t.co/n6h48jKAAZ https://t.co/48rMtQcujf
UConn has ANOTHER TITLE CONTENDER, Mark Pope's LOADED roster comes together, Arkansas/Aidoo + MORE! https://t.co/GyrrVAceO0
Illinois senior Coleman Hawkins announces he's entering the portal, as @MattNorlander reported. Does say his "intention is 100% to stay in the draft and I am fully focused on that process." Averaged 12.1 points and 6.1 rebounds this past season, shot 36.9% from 3. https://t.co/xQesZwq8z9
Coleman Hawkins is set to enter the transfer portal before the deadline tomorrow, per sources. https://t.co/6UyFCAfL7A
Mark Pope and Kentucky pull a former McDonald's All-American to make it five transfers and seven players committed in 18 days on the job. With at least one more likely coming any time now. Pope's on a heater. https://t.co/T8ZvfP7HM4